Donald E. Roth
Donald E. Roth, 100, North Manchester, passed away at 12:40 a.m. on Sept. 14, 2019, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. One of eight children, he was born on June 3, 1919, to Klor H. and Sylvia B. (Conrad) Roth in Darke County, Ohio.
A resident of Wabash County since 1959, Mr. Roth was a retired farmer and for many years owned and operated Roth Motor Shop located on Ogden Road near Laketon, where he was well known for chainsaw servicing and repair. As a hobby, he did extensive and unique metal fabricating from his shop. On Oct. 3, 1940 Donald Roth married Eileen L. Wade. She passed away Dec. 12, 1993. After the passing of his first wife, he married Janice M. (Miller) Baker on April 2, 1994. She later passed away on July 23, 2017.
The memory of Donald E. Roth will be carried on by his two daughters, Judy K. Glenn, Delphi; and Leanna (Donald) Stouder, Huntington; step-son, David O. (Kathy Baker, Sioux Falls, S.D.; three step-daughters, Reva M. Lannen, Lafayette; Evelyn L. (Neal) Longenecker, North Manchester; and Beverly J. (Larry) Long, Lima, Ohio; one sister, Phyllis (Ralph) Brunk, Union City; eight grandchildren and nine step-grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren and several step-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two wives; one step-daughter, Yvonne O. Gallimore; three sisters and three brothers.
Family and friends may call from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 16, at the Old German Baptist Brethren Church, State Road 13 North, North Mancheste. Funeral services will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Old German Baptist Brethren Church. The Home Brethren will officiate. Burial will be at the Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, State Road 13 North, North Manchester, Indiana.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Donald E. Roth, memorial contributions may be made to Timbercrest Charitable Assistance Fund, P.O. Box 501, North Manchester, Indiana 46962.